Ragi or Finger Millet - Its Health Benefits and a Quick Dessert
These tiny deep red pearls called Ragi or finger millet are a bundle of nutrients. A whole grain which I came to know about much later in life. Until then the cobs or the fingers of ragi used to decorate my vase of dry flower arrangement for a long. It was only when I came to the South of India I became aware of this goldmine of nutrients. From then on it has occupied a much-coveted place on my dining table. I love the earthy and rustic aroma of this mighty grain. Health Benefits; It is a good source of fiber in the diet. Ragi has a low Glycemic Index which makes it digest very slowly thus keeping the blood sugar levels constant. Ragi is surely a boon for people suffering from diabetes. Ragi is rich in many minerals such as thiamine, iron, and calcium. It serves as a good laxative for constipation. Ragi is rich in carbohydrates and low in fat, which can help control obesity. Ragi malt can be a good substitute for people suffering from milk allergies. Prudent ways to include Ragi in the...